Marital
breakthrough arises with the coming together of man and woman for the purpose
of impacting their world. You are here to fulfill divine purpose and the
ultimate for everyone is therefore fulfillment.
Without
impact at home, you can never have value on the field. God is set out to
repackage you, through teachings in this word, in a manner where you will
command value both at home and in the field. You will be established in
marriage with definite with definite impacts and effectiveness in life and
ministry.
Your
destiny shall be colorful for you are a child of destiny. Read Rom 8:20. BE BLESSED.
Marital Foundation
God: In every home, God must be first and the
central focus. I am the vine, you are the branches: He that abideth in me, and
I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit; or without me ye can do
nothing…John 15:5.
Family: Love and care
is the utmost from your family and Christian testimony. Therefore let whatever
you confess and profess be evident in your home.
Job/Ministry: Your good
inside is what will show outside. If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the
edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct. Read Eccl 10:10
Responsibilities
In The Home:
The
husband
The husband is
the head of the home and has the following responsibilities:-
Provide
for the home:
It is the duty of the husband to absolutely provide for the home in accordance
to the blessing of God upon man….1 Tim 5:8
Rule the house well: He is to accept
responsibility for what happens in the home; positive or negative. Eve took the
fruit but God called Adam. Treat your wife with honor and dignity. Read Gen 3
Direct
the home: The husband is to show the way out and forward at all times and
to ensure there is no tension, crisis or struggle.
Let
us then look at the wife’s place for responsibilities. Responsibility is the
price for greatness.
The Wife: (The homemaker)
Submission: Is willingness
to put yourself under authority. It is an act of willingness and not weakness.
It is unconditional, profound respect and acceptance. Eph 5/22,1 Pet 3/11-12.
Manage
well:
Means operating in selflessness and not selfishly! It is to keep records and maintain self ,control.
It is possessing and displaying covenant sense as well as being an example in
the family….proverbs 3110, 27.
Be
a help mate indeed: It is about being a helper, supporter and a
contributor. Be a blessing and not a burden as you help to maintain focus and
not distraction. I see your contributions always taking your marriage and
family forward in Jesus mighty name.
The
individual responsibilities of the spouses are as crucial as the joint
responsibilities. And what are these?
Joint
Responsibilities.
Parental
care:
Promote honor unto your parents; both the maternal and paternal. Honor to your
father, mother and for one another must be a family culture. Jointly decide to
care for your parents. Raise the children in unity and with respect for their
grandparents …Proverbs 20/20.
Challenges To Family Unity.
Going beyond
bounds:
Maintain control in your home as you keep your wife and children in check.
Control should also be applied when speaking, in actions and exposures.
Money matters: Stay on the
watch for wrong priorities, poor management, lack of accountability, uneven
allocation, breaking of kingdom covenant demands hindered access or keeping of
secrets.
Communication: It is the
mortar that holds the family together. Spend
time together with the children.
